2007 Detroit Auto Show: 2008 Ford Focus
Ford has radically redesigned its Focus economy sedan for the 2008 model year. As is easily evident in these photos, this is a significantly new design with a higher beltline — where the windows meet the doors — and new front end, headlights, rear, taillights and even a sporty vent on the side. Nothing resembles the outgoing car, inside or out.
Actually, the only parts that are the same as in the outgoing model are the ones that drive the car. The 2008 Focus will sport the same four-cylinder engine as it has since it was introduced in 1999. The suspension has been revised slightly, but the previous Focus was always a good handler in its segment.
The inside is also all-new and features Ford’s shift to blue interior lighting, from the company’s past green work. We were surprised Ford was able to so radically change the look of a vehicle that is structurally very similar to its predecessor. We’ll have more photos later in the day, but rear and interior shots are below.
